"The airport is an increasingly important social and economic asset, providing 23,000 jobs and economic output of around £1 billion.

"We look forward to working with others, in the city and in the Scottish Government and elsewhere, to build a sustainable, long-term plan for the future of this airport, potentially doubling the number of jobs here in the next few years.

"We will continue to advocate a halving of air passenger duty. It is a punitive tax on travel that restricts Scotland's progress and punishes those who can least afford it."

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